From delegate to speaker 🎤 Cancer Sciences PhD student & SciComms Ambassador Florentia Mousoullou reflects on presenting her research at IPSCC 2026 in Amsterdam & the value of student-led conferences for early career researchers. https://ow.ly/lba950ZoWj1

📊 Interested in improving how healthcare research handles missing data? Join LSHTM’s Inequalities in Cancer Outcome Network as a Research Fellow in Statistics and contribute to an NIHR-funded project developing new methods to strengthen health research. 📍 LDN 📅 24.08.2026 🔗Apply 👉 bit.ly/3T9rk3f

Looking to build practical skills in real-world evidence for #oncology? Join our online short course let by LSHTM experts and learn to evaluate data sources, assess study quality & generate robust evidence for treatment decisions. Runs 10 September–12 November 2026 More/apply 👉 bit.ly/4rRO8AM

New @lshtm.bsky.social research led by PhD student @kokishimizu.bsky.social suggests variation between NHS trusts may contribute to inequalities in acute myeloid leukaemia treatment. People living in more deprived areas were less likely to receive intensive chemotherapy. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4hnpoOt

📣Our #NationalPatientDataDay programme is now live. One day, two free webinars, and a host of distinguished speakers from across the patient data world. Plus #NPaDD Umbrella events all month. Visit our website for full programme of events and speaker details. 🎤 www.usemydata.org.uk/news-events

Happy #CancerPreventionActionWeek! Since 2021, we have been the leader of an annual moment supporting people to make informed, evidence-based choices about their health. Today we've been leading the national conversation on this year's theme... misinformation! 🤝 Discover: wcrf.org/CPAW2026

Excited to see our ICON member @ananyamalhotra.bsky.social at the #CaPRI2026 Conference this week! Her research focuses on improving early pancreatic cancer detection using primary care health records & machine learning. Great to see this work being shared internationally at #CaPRI2026

➡️ Next week! Join CGCC for a special seminar to celebrate Prof Isabel Dos Santos Silva's retirement 🌟 Isabel will present findings from her seminal ABC-DO study, mapping enablers & barriers to #BreastCancer survival in sub-Saharan Africa www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...

[ #Hearstat2026 ] Do you have plans for July? Why not join us in Corsica to learn about statistical methods and recent advances in statistical methods for analysing excess risk?📊 Early bird registrations to our Summer School are available until May 31st! sesstim.univ-amu.fr/fr/hearstat-...

Emerging evidence links #prediabetes to increased #cancer risk, strengthening the case for earlier intervention & prevention We spoke to Dr Suping Ling about her research analysing 330,000 UK patient records to find out what happens after a prediabetes diagnosis ⬇️ www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...

New research shows that keyhole surgery for #ColonCancer is not reaching those it would benefit most @icon-lshtm.bsky.social researchers say that increasing use of #KeyholeSurgery for patients considered high-risk could save lives & NHS resources Read more ⬇️ www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...

Join us for a special seminar to celebrate Prof Isabel Dos Santos Silva's retirement after decades of service to @lshtm.bsky.social 👏 Isabel will reflect on her work mapping, for the first time, the entire #BreastCancer patient journey in sub-Saharan Africa 🌍 🔗 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...

We're celebrating #FollowFriday! 🎉 Do you have questions about #PublicHealth? Interested in #careers? Want to learn more about LSHTM? 🤔 Follow our centres, projects and groups for exclusive news, events & research insights. 👇 go.bsky.app/4FczAGW

🚨 Fully funded PhD opportunity 🚨 @lshtm.bsky.social offering a UK-funded PhD on lung cancer care for 2026/27 🎓 💰 Tuition + stipend covered 📍 London-based This 4-year research degree is part of our @crukpolicy.bsky.social funded programme (2025 - 2030). Apply now👇 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/fees-a...

Ahead of #InternationalWomensDay, we’re celebrating @wmwanika2026.bsky.social, a Research degree student @lshtm.bsky.social, whose research shines a light on global inequalities in women’s cancer care and the need to close gaps in diagnosis and treatment. Read more 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

Closing the gap in women’s cancer care | LSHTM

International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, recognises the achievements of women around the world while highlighting the ongoing need for equity in health, education and leadership. It

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Stay connected with the latest research, insights, and progress in tackling inequalities in cancer care. Sign up to the ICON newsletter and be part of the work improving cancer outcomes for everyone. 🎗️ Sign up 👉 lshtm.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe/po...

🧵1/ England’s 2026 national cancer plan sets ambitious goals. Earlier diagnosis, personalised care, and faster access to innovation. But our new @bmj.com piece with Bernard Rachet & Ajay Aggarwal, argues that it reads less like a health strategy and more like an industrial strategy.

👩‍🔬 For International Day Of Women And Girls In Science #IDWGS2026, we spoke to @icon-lshtm.bsky.social member @wendesafari.bsky.social Find out about her journey from Tanzania to research in childhood cancer @lshtm.bsky.social & her advice to women in #STEM Read 🔽 www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...

🚀 Excited for the next DigiCore Cancer seminar! In this seminar, Prof Bernard Rachet will share real-world examples showing how population data can be used to measure inequalities and inform policy. Register 👉 digicore-cancer.eu/activities/s...

New cancer plan aiming for 75% five-year survival in England is a vital step forward. ICON researchers at @lshtm.bsky.social, Dr Suping Ling and Prof Bernard Rachet, welcome the strong focus on reducing inequalities but urged caution on some of the plan’s ambitious targets. 👉 bit.ly/4kh2oQR

On #WorldCancerDay, @lshtm.bsky.social research explores how artificial intelligence could enable earlier detection of pancreatic cancer, helping identify patients sooner and improve outcomes. Watch the latest animation highlighting this important work. 🎗️ 🎥 bit.ly/3MlFb3i

For #WorldCancerDay, we’re highlighting our talented global alumni community making real-world impact in #PublicHealth. William Wang shares how studying at LSHTM prepared him for a career in #cancer research & dreams to improve treatment & access to care @lshtmalumni.bsky.social 🎥 bit.ly/4kjqhqL

Ahead of World Cancer Day, research funded by @cancerresearchuk.org led by @camaringe.bsky.social and @manuelaquaresma.bsky.social @lshtm.bsky.social shows that keyhole surgery for colon cancer is not reaching those who could benefit most. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4tfn4N5

Who would not want to combine training in #statistical #methods with stunning scenery? 📅 6-10 July 2026 🌏 Corte, Corsica 💻 sesstim.univ-amu.fr/fr/hearstat-... And with expert faculty including our very own Prof Bernard Rachet and fabulous collaborators - this course is not to be missed!

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[ #HearStat2026 ] Registration to our Corsican Summer School on Modern Methods in Biostatistics and Epidemiology - "Statistical methods and recent advances in statistical methods for excess risk analysis" are open! 📢 ☀️ 💻More info: sesstim.univ-amu.fr/fr/hearstat-...

Can innovation in cancer care be sustainable and affordable? In this new commentary for @ecancer.org, @jacquijourno.bsky.social explores whether these goals are really a zero-sum game and what’s at stake for patients and health systems. Read more👇 ecancer.org/en/news/2757...

Innovation, sustainability, affordability – a zero-sum game? - ecancer

By Jacqui Thornton In the last decade, there have been impressive technological advances improving cancer diagnosis, treatment and care, with innovations in

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Risks of universal #ProstateCancer screening could outweigh benefits Bernard Rachet & Suping Ling explain evidence doesn't justify population-wide screening for all men but highlights need for better data, screening methods & support. www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

#ProstateCancer screening: Committee says no to testing all men Bernard Rachet tells the Standard recommendations show urgent need for effective test or screening strategy that doesn't generate large numbers of false positives & add to burden on #NHS. www.standard.co.uk/news/science...

Prostate cancer screening: Committee says no to testing all men

The UK National Screening Committee said there were more harms than benefits to using the PSA test for screening all men.

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📽️Our excellent panel debating innovation, equity and sustainability in cancer care - livestreaming now from The Science Gallery @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social 🙌 If you missed it, the recording of our #LGCW2025 session will be shared next week on the event webpage: lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...

We're excited to be hosting this #LGCW2025 event today with @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social hosted by Prof Richard Sullivan 🌟🙌👇 Check out the details below and join us online - or look out for the recording which will be shared on the event page and via our channels soon 📽️🗓️

Inequalities in Cancer Outcomes Network (ICON)@icon-lshtm.bsky.social · 10mo ago

How can we make cancer care in England both equitable and sustainable for the NHS? 🤔 Join researchers, patient advocates & experts for The Great Debate. This event is part of London Global Cancer Week, co-hosted ICON & the Institute of Cancer Policy @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social 👉 bit.ly/43eRxiY

How can we make cancer care in England both equitable and sustainable for the NHS? 🤔 Join researchers, patient advocates & experts for The Great Debate. This event is part of London Global Cancer Week, co-hosted ICON & the Institute of Cancer Policy @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social 👉 bit.ly/43eRxiY

The great debate: innovation, sustainability & equity in cancer care | LSHTM

The great debate: is delivering innovation compatible with sustainable and equitable cancer care?The current state of cancer care in England is a regular news feature, whether its long waiting

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